$113 Million: Billionaire Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Advances Crypto Push

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As a seasoned financial analyst with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I have witnessed the ups and downs of this industry over the past decade. The recent news about Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Asset Management securing $113 million for its new venture fund investing in early-stage cryptocurrency firms is an exciting development that underscores the growing maturity of this market.

Based on Bloomberg’s report, Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Asset Management has obtained approximately $113 million to launch a new fund. This fund will be dedicated to investing in emerging companies within the realm of cryptocurrency, specifically those developing software, infrastructure, and financial applications.

The Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP intends to amass approximately 30 investments in its portfolio. To date, it has allocated resources towards initiatives like Ethena, Monad, and Plume. In a recent announcement on Thursday, Galaxy disclosed its intention to carry on with fundraising efforts, aiming to hit the $150 million goal no later than next year.

Another sign of the revival in cryptocurrency venture capital investments is the establishment of new funds by companies like Pantera Capital and Paradigm. This trend follows Bitcoin‘s recent record-breaking price peak of almost $74,000 in mid-March, fueling investor excitement.

Every year, Galaxy Ventures has historically invested between $30 million and $50 million of their own funds in diverse crypto companies. Their primary interest lies in the sectors of crypto infrastructure, decentralized banking, and payments.

In the previous year, Galaxy made the decision to restructure its organization towards its asset management division and introduced Galaxy Ventures Fund I for external investment.

Eight new Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) made their debut in the US cryptocurrency market on Tuesday, marking a notable achievement for the industry. Meanwhile, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, currently the largest Ethereum investment vehicle with $8 billion in assets, underwent a transformation from a closed-end fund to an ETF after over six years.

After the launch of the Ethereum ETF, there was a significant sell-off in Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, causing a downturn in the digital asset market. This sell-off came as a result of investor anxiety triggered by a steep decline in equities markets around the world.

In a three-week period, Ethereum experienced its largest decline, dropping approximately 8% to a price of $3,169 at the present moment. Meanwhile, Bitcoin saw a nearly 4% decrease, touching $64,460.

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2024-07-25 18:58